Contents: Removal ↳ Installation ↳
Special tool
 | Oil Seal Remover 205-078 (21-051) |
 | Tool for installing oil seal of half-shaft 308-039 (16-018) |
| Name | Specification |
| Transmission fluid | WSD-M2C200-C |
Removal
1.
NOTE: Use an Allen key to prevent the piston rod from turning.
Loosen the suspension strut nut five turns.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Section 100-02 for additional information.
3. Disconnect the lower control arm ball joint (right side shown).
4. Disconnect the front axle intermediate bearing mounting bracket.
- Discard the mounting bracket and intermediate bearing nuts as they are no longer needed.
5.
CAUTION: Support the axle shaft. The inner joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 18 degrees. The outer joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 45 degrees.
Disconnect the axle shaft with the intermediate shaft from the gearbox and secure them to the side. Collect the oil in a suitable container.
6. Remove the oil seal.
Installation
1. Install the oil seal.
2.
CAUTION: Support the axle shaft. The inner joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 18 degrees. The outer joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 45 degrees.
CAUTION: Do not damage the oil seal.
Install the front axle shaft with the intermediate shaft into the gearbox.
3.
NOTE: Install a new intermediate bearing mounting bracket and nuts.
Install the front axle intermediate bearing mounting bracket.
4. Install the lower control arm ball joint.
5. Fill with transmission fluid; The transmission fluid should be filled to a level 5-10 mm below the lower edge of the inspection hole.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7.
NOTE: Use an Allen key to prevent the piston rod from turning.
Tighten the suspension strut nut (right side shown).
- Lock it from turning with an Allen key.
- Tighten by hand using a spanner.
- Tighten to the specified torque using a torque wrench.
The original version can be found on the website (fordbook.ru)